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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
1
Federal Court opened at the Federal Building with Judge Holmes presiding. Witnesses and attorneys arrived from several counties to present cases as local and federal officers prepared for proceedings.
A long list of names and towns from Mississippi is presented as jurors and talesmen. The roster includes Patton Calhoun City Morgan Pine Valley Maddox Kidd Ayres Hight Braswell Common Wagner Martin Gray Wiseman Floyd Harrison Buffaloe Brummett Harris Pittsboro Murphree Fitzpatrick Patterson Buckley Minyard Wright Petty Brown Harkins Jones Orman Stanford Keating Kennedy Johnson Bailey Howrey Patterson Hemingway Brummett Howrey Cantiberry Coleman Nichols Sisk and others labeled as Talesmen and Jury No. 1 2.
A short humorous exchange about office life. The question asks how many work in the office and the answer notes about half. The other half is said to “do the boss” in a playful punchline.
Columbus Mississippi June 8 the first indictment in the state for profiteering under the Lever act was brought by the federal grand jury at Oxford against H and J Friedman merchants of Oxford owners of Leader Department Store. They are accused of profiteering in shoes with one instance of 78 percent profit. The Friedmans were arrested weeks ago and released on bond pending grand jury action. The fair price commissioner Thomas J Locke said more prosecutions would follow and urged merchants to comply while vowing vigorous enforcement.
Friedman told an Eagle reporter he holds evidence to show he acted within the law at all times and will issue a statement next week. He asked the public to withhold judgment pending the presentation of facts in the matter.
The convention elected C. E. Sisk as permanent chairman and W. W. Eliott as permanent secretary. A credentials committee led by J. C. Eskridge was chosen, report approved, and delegates to the State Convention at Jackson on June 16 named: Dr. T. Somerville, B. T. Markette, C. E. Sisk, Harry M. Bryan. County Executive Committee slate listed for five beats. Resolutions endorsed President Wilson and the League of Nations and urged support for the national Democratic administration.
Mrs M E Jones and relatives Mary Sue Virgie and Mildred Ragland fished Monday afternoon. Virgie Jones visits grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Metts and Lola Metts. Lee visits Lottie Fudge. Mildred Hale is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Jarett visited Mrs Hattie Fudge. Summer brides noted.
In Chicago on June Senator Johnson defended his anti league stance saying no reservations can cure its evils and asserting the Republican platform will oppose the league emphatically. He warned the party risks becoming Wilson’s tail and pledged to address the Senate if needed.
Ardena Mathis became Ardena Mathis in a jetty ceremony at College Hill home of Mrs. S. S. Mathis officiated by Rev. Hedleston. Decor featured sweet peas and ferns. The bride wore a travel outfit. Attendants included Scott Mathis and young relatives. The couple left for New Hope for their future.
An old advertisement claims Herbine quickly cures a foul mouth from an unsettled stomach and disordered bowels. It purifies the bowels aids digestion and sweetens breath. Price 60 cents. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
The proposed North arece Oil and Development Co led by C. A. Mc Charen and team has not paid for leases and required printing totaling 97.06 dollars. Also notes Sam Settle attended Hommel-Mathis wedding while Scott Mathis visited his mother Mrs. S. Mathis in Oklahoma.
Miss Elizabeth Blount visits Water as a guest of Mrs. W. Bell. Mr. W. H. Wiley returns from Taylor to see his daughter Mrs. Alvin Hipps. A wag says he has not eaten in two days and a resolute woman turns the dog loose, claiming Towser shares the hardship.
Classified notices list potato slips at 2.50 per thousand and bunch yams at 3 per thousand with 15 cents extra by mail from R H McElroy Oxford. Tobacco high grade natural leaf shipped by parcel post prepaid with pricing 1.25 for 3 pounds 2.00 for 5 pounds 3.50 for 10 pounds. Also stray and lost articles including a black horse mule near Toccopola miss noting finder rewards, and lost vanity case between Oxford and Yellow Leaf levee with ring initials. Also a Ford casing for sale and a buy request for W8 & W serials.
Notice states a special election in District No 3 Lafayette County Mississippi on July 6 1920 at College Hill and State precincts to determine if a majority supports bond issuance to construct and maintain roads in the Separate Road District per June 9 1920 board order.
Election commissioners of Lafayette County Mississippi announce a bond election for a large listed tract in Beat No 3. The vote applies to Sections and townships in Township 7 and 8 West and 4 West with proxy Gale Johnson among the election officers. Qualified electors in the described territory may participate.
A special election is set for July 6 1920 in Spence Road District at Riverside School House to decide if a majority supports issuing bonds to build and maintain roads in specific sections of townships 6 and 7 west of the Tallahatchie River. Provisions follow Chapter 176 of the 1914 Laws and a county petition. D T Mitchell and Gale Johnson serve as proxy commissioners.
Mrs. Emma Sands of Memphis visits sister Mrs. Bonnie McLarty while Rev. J H Holder of Holly Springs preaches in the M E church. Numerous Mississippians attend Chautauqua, visit relatives, or travel to Oklahoma and Texas for summer plans, with several family weddings and relocations noted including tours by Moody Calloway, Fred Montgomery and Mrs. Moss Andrew.
A Senate committee report states newsprint scarcity results mainly from artificial obstruction. It urges DOJ actions under Sherman and Flag acts, calls for a federal newsprint board, anti profiteering steps, a Sunday paper tax, substitutes research funding, and a parcel post rate cap. It warns publishers face coercive prices from mills and brokers amid alleged collusion and price fixing.
The university summer school opens Monday night directed by Dr Christopher Longest replacing Dr J C Fant who resigned due to ill health. The faculty this year is unusually strong and reflects changes in course work and license features, resulting in a more cautious opening than usual.
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